{"id":27606,"date":"2026-03-31T08:59:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/odishastand.com\/?p=27606"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:00:07","slug":"30-startups-one-vision-healthxchange-2026-powers-the-next-wave-of-health-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odishastand.com\/?p=27606","title":{"rendered":"30+ Startups, One Vision: HealthXchange 2026 Powers the Next Wave of Health Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Bhubaneswar:<\/u><\/strong> HealthXchange 2026, organized by IIHMR Startups at IIHMR University, emerged as a powerful confluence of healthcare innovation, policy dialogue, and collaborative action. With participation from 30+ startups and over 50 stakeholders including hospital leaders, corporates, government officials, and CSR representatives\u2014the event created a vibrant ecosystem focused on driving meaningful healthcare transformation in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event commenced with a welcome address by <strong>Dr P. R Sodani<\/strong>, President, IIHMR University and Director, IIHMR Foundation, a leading academic and policy expert in public health and healthcare management. He emphasized the importance of aligning innovation with real-world healthcare challenges to create scalable and sustainable impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first panel, <em>\u201cRajasthan\u2019s Healthcare Paradigm: Unlocking the Next Big Opportunity,\u201d<\/em> featured <strong>Dr Amit Yadav<\/strong>, MD, NHM Rajasthan, <strong>Dr Mona Duggal<\/strong>, Director, ICMR-NIRDHDS , and <strong>Dr D.K. Sharma<\/strong>, Medical Superintendent, Dr. R.P. Centre, AIIMS Delhi. Moderated by <strong>Dr Sabine Kapasi<\/strong>, CEO &amp; MD, Enira Consulting , the discussion highlighted the need to strengthen primary healthcare, improve accessibility, and address fragmentation through integrated care models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second panel, <em>\u201cThe Next Era of Healthcare: AI-Enabled Care and Collaborative Innovation,\u201d<\/em> featured <strong>Dr Atul Tiwari<\/strong>, Addl. Nodal Officer, AI\/ML Policy, Department of Medical Education, Government of Rajasthan (AI policy and digital health governance), <strong>Mr Lalit Singla<\/strong>, Founder &amp; CEO, SteerX and Managing Partner, SteerX Ventures (health-tech entrepreneurship and investment), and <strong>Mr Anubhav Sukwani<\/strong>, COO, KIMS Hospital, Mumbai . Moderated by <strong>Mr Manoj Balwani<\/strong>, Founder &amp; CEO, Logiserv Global, the panel explored how AI is reshaping diagnostics, efficiency, and patient care, while emphasizing accessibility and cross-sector collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The post-lunch panel on <em>\u201cLeveraging CSR for Health Innovation,\u201d<\/em> moderated by <strong>Dr Ratna Verma<\/strong>, Associate Professor, IIHMR University (health policy and research), featured <strong>Dr Dhanshri S. Pradhan<\/strong>, Head \u2013 Project Operations, Cipla Foundation, <strong>Dr Anil Agarwal<\/strong>, Health Specialist, UNICEF (public health and international development), <strong>Dr Sarthak Bakshi<\/strong>, Founder, RISAA IVF , and <strong>Mr Manoj Agarwal<\/strong>, Senior General Manager, Ambuja Foundation. The discussion highlighted the gap between CSR fund availability and its effective utilization in healthcare, calling for structured public-private partnerships and outcome-driven approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event concluded with a startup showcase, speed networking, and high tea, fostering meaningful connections between innovators and stakeholders. HealthXchange 2026 successfully translated dialogue into direction\u2014reinforcing the need for a collaborative, technology-driven, and inclusive healthcare ecosystem built for scale and impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bhubaneswar: HealthXchange 2026, organized by IIHMR Startups at IIHMR University, emerged as a powerful confluence of healthcare innovation, policy dialogue, and collaborative action. 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